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Workforce Survey

APNA/Health Professionals Bank Workforce Survey

APNA has conducted annual national workforce surveys since 2004, with the aim of equipping nurses working in primary health care with information on the workforce conditions of their profession.

The APNA Workforce Survey is the only workforce survey exclusively designed for Australian primary health care nurses. The results help us benchmark and understand the conditions and workplace issues that affect workforce. Analysis of the results help develop evidence-based policy and programs which will increase recognition of the profession.

This year we heard from 2,052 primary health care nurses across the country. APNA is so grateful to those nurses who took the time to fill this survey. This report is a collation of their voices.

In 2018, we heard from 2,052 primary health care nurses across the country. This report is a collation of their voices. APNA is so grateful to those nurses who took the time to fill in this survey, and to Health Professionals Bank for their support in releasing this report.

APNA/Health Professionals Bank Workforce Survey

Copy of Report for Primary Health Care NurseWorkforce Survey 2018

This report is filtered

Only show: #1 Question "Primary health care is characterised by a focus on the promotion of health and the

prevention of illness, according to principles of equity, access, and community empowerment, and achieved by

care delivered by multidisciplinary teams.

In Australia, nurses work in primary health care settings as general practice nurses, community health nurses,

correctional health nurses, school nurses, maternal and child health nurses, occupational health nurses, rural

nurses, remote area nurses, sexual health nurses and mental health nurses, and many more, as registered

nurses, enrolled nurses, nurse practitioners and midwives.

Primary health care includes most health services not provided by hospitals.

Are you a nurse and/or midwife currently employed in primary health care?" and #2 Question "Which category best

describes your registration status?" and Question "Acute hospital" is not one of the following answers ("Primary employment")

and #1 Question "Primary health care is characterised by a focus on the promotion of health and the prevention of

illness, according to principles of equity, access, and community empowerment, and achieved by care delivered

by multidisciplinary teams.

In Australia, nurses work in primary health care settings as general practice nurses, community health nurses,

correctional health nurses, school nurses, maternal and child health nurses, occupational health nurses, rural

nurses, remote area nurses, sexual health nurses and mental health nurses, and many more, as registered

nurses, enrolled nurses, nurse practitioners and midwives.

Primary health care includes most health services not provided by hospitals.

Are you a nurse and/or midwife currently employed in primary health care?" is one of the following answers ("Yes")

1. Primary health care is characterised by a focus on the promotion of health and theprevention of illness, according to principles of equity, access, and community empowerment,and achieved by care delivered by multidisciplinary teams. In Australia, nurses work in primaryhealth care settings as general practice nurses, community health nurses, correctional healthnurses, school nurses, maternal and child health nurses, occupational health nurses, ruralnurses, remote area nurses, sexual health nurses and mental health nurses, and many more,as registered nurses, enrolled nurses, nurse practitioners and midwives.Primary health careincludes most health services not provided by hospitals.Are you a nurse and/or midwifecurrently employed in primary health care?

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JOB SATISFACTION

In general how satisfied are you with the various aspects of your current position?

Very Very

dissatisfied Dissatisfied Unsure Satisfied satisfied

Current role

Row% 3.4% 8.6% 9.9% 53.0% 25.2%

Wage/salary

Row% 73.7% 28.8% 77.9% 36.0% 9.6%

Provision of benefits (e. g. allowances,

s upe ra nnuatio n) 7.9% 77.7% 77.5% 46.7% 70.8% Row%

Leave entitlements

Row% 7.6% 72.6% 73.7% 53.8% 72.9%

Access to education/training

Row% 9.5% 24.7% 75.2% 39.3% 77.9%

Physical work environment

Row% 3.8% 72.7% 8.2% 55.0% 20.9%

Relationships with other health professionals

Row% 7.2% 6.7% 6.3% 52.6% 33.8%

Trust and respect in the workplace

Row% 4.4% 70.7% 77.5% 44.0% 29.5%

Relationships with

administrators/management 7.7% 77.5% 72.7% 43.7% 26.2% Row%

Level of autonomy provided

Row% 2.9% 8.0% 9.4% 50.7% 29.6%

The overall job

Row% 2.6% 6.4% 77.6% 52.2% 27.2%

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EDUCATION

Have you attained, or are you currently working towards, any of the following?

Working

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Nurse immunise r

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Diabetes educator

Checks 130 197

Row Check% 39.8% 60.2%

Mental health nurse

Checks 70 136

Row Check% 34.0% 66.0%

Asthma and respiratory educator

Checks 207 177

Row Check% 53.9% 46.1%

Cardiovascular disease educator

Checks 66 147

Row Check% 31.0% 69.0%

Cervical cancer screening

Checks 399 149

Row Check% 72.8% 27.2%

Have you completed or are you currently studying a postgraduate university course?

Value Percent

Yes - 33.3%

No - 64.9%

Unsure 1.8%

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In the past year which of the following activities have you undertaken as part of your ongoing professional

development? (mark as many options as appropriate)

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your ability to attend professional development, education and training.

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me from attending

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The costs of attending is covered by my employers

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employers with paid leave or time in lieu

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Row%

I do not have the time to attend

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Row%

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nurses/midwives

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47.8% 77.0% 79.2% 5.5%

27.3% 70.4% 37.8% 77.4%

25.4% 77.8% 27.3% 8.3%

22.8% 77.3% 23.6% 8.4%

30.6% 78.4% 29.0% 9.6%

32.5% 76.9% 37.3% 8.6%

76.4% 75.7% 38.5% 22.0%

20.6% 22.3% 32.8% 70.4%

2.6% 8.9% 48.6% 38.9%

73.4% 79.0% 46.9% 76.6%

APNA/Health Professionals Bank Workforce Survey

APNA/Health Professionals Bank Workforce Survey

About the APNA/Health Professionals Bank Workforce Survey

The APNA/Health Professionals Bank Workforce Survey was performed online between May 11 to August 15, 2018 among a representative sample of 2,052 APNA primary health care nurse members. Respondents were drawn from across Australia, in both capital and non-capital city areas. The annual APNA member survey has been running for the past 14 years. The survey aims to equip nurses working in primary health care with information on the workforce conditions of their profession.

About Health Professionals Bank Health Professionals Bank (HPB) is part of Teacher's Mutual Bank Limited (TMBL), one of Australia's largest mutual banks with a proud 52-year-strong history. TMBL has been rated one of the World's Most Ethical Companies and is one of the consistently highest rated banks in Australia for member satisfaction, according to the Roy Morgan Bank Customer Satisfaction Surveys. TMBL comprises four brands - Teachers Mutual Bank, UniBank, Firefighters Mutual Bank and Health Professionals Bank. Health Professionals Bank is dedicated to helping its members secure their financial future through superior member support and competitive banking products. Health Professionals Bank operates on a socially and environmentally sustainable business model, whereby members' money cannot be used to fund harmful activities, such as fossil fuel projects. To find out more, head to https://www.hpbank.com.au/

About Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association

Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) is the peak professional body for nurses working in primary health care, including general practice. With over 4,000 members, APNA provides primary health care nurses with a voice, access to quality continuing professional development, educational resources, support and networking opportunities. APNA continuously strives to increase awareness of the role of the primary health care nurse, and is a dynamic and vibrant organisation for its members. To learn more, head to www.apna.asn.au

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